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Pope Leo XIV on Holy Trinity Sunday: God’s ‘dynamic’ love opens humanity to encounter
The solemnity coincided with the June 14–15 Jubilee of Sport, where Pope Leo XIV asked pilgrims who belong to sports... Read more
He fought porn addiction for 23 years — now he helps other men find freedom
The Freedom Group, founded in 2023, offers men a 12-month program as well as additional courses and retreats to help... Read more
Meet the fathers behind the Church’s 4 most recent popes
Here’s a look at the dads behind our last four Holy Fathers. Read more
Full text of Pope Leo XIV’s address to Catholics in Chicago
“You are the promise of hope for so many of us,” the pope told young people attending the event at... Read more
Pope Leo XIV encourages young people to be ‘beacons of hope’ at Chicago event
“You are the promise of hope for so many of us,” the pope told young people attending the “Chicago Celebrates... Read more
‘Senseless violence’: Minnesota Catholic leaders respond to shooting, murder of lawmakers
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed Saturday, while state Sen. John Hoffman and... Read more
Pope Leo’s boyhood home in Chicago could go for more than $1 million
The three-bedroom brick structure with a spacious backyard was home to Pope Leo XIV — then Robert Prevost — during... Read more
Annual report finds there are ‘not enough’ deacons being ordained in the U.S.
The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University published the survey results in its 2025 report “A... Read more
Young people present to Pope Leo XIV their spiritual renewal project for Europe
Pope Leo XIV this week spoke with young people who have embarked on a “spiritual revolution” to restore Europe’s soul. Read more
Virginia teen’s Catholic school journey inspires whole family’s conversion
After enrolling in Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Kelly McCoppin was immediately drawn to the Catholic faith... Read more
House launches probe of Catholic nongovernmental organizations’ role aiding migrants
Catholic Charities USA and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops are among those named in the investigation. Read more
Pope Leo XIV to canonize 7 saints on Oct. 19
Pope Leo XIV will canonize seven blesseds on Oct. 19, including two Venezuelans: Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros and María... Read more
Here is the miracle that makes possible Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization
The Vatican has recognized two miracles attributed to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s intercession that make possible his canonization on Sept.... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: ‘The gravest form of poverty is not to know God’
Pope Leo XIV has released his message for the ninth World Day of the Poor, which will be held on... Read more
Gallup poll says many Americans think U.S. is becoming more religious
“Thirty-four percent of U.S. adults believe religion is increasing its influence in American life, similar to the 35% measured in... Read more
10 things you should know about Blessed Carlo Acutis
Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis on Sept. 7. A gamer and computer coder who loved the Eucharist,... Read more
Ex-LGBTQ leaders at California rally oppose ‘conversion therapy’ counseling restrictions
Under legislation that has been pushed in California and other states, therapists could be prosecuted for encouraging patients to follow... Read more
Pro-life sentiments are on the rise, according to Gallup poll
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
St. Anthony of Padua considered ‘all the world as his home’
Today the Church celebrates St. Anthony of Padua, whose widespread popularity can be traced to his efforts at reaching out... Read more
Hundreds of women sue over contraceptive injections linked to brain tumors
The legal action follows a 2024 French study that found that the use of medroxyprogesterone renders a woman five times... Read more
